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Student Life
Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the country and offers a breadth of amenities that only a diverse campus community can provide. As a Texas A&M University student, you will be immediately welcomed into the Aggie family. As a student in the Department of Entomology, you’ll be immersed in a tight-knit community of faculty, staff and students preparing to be the next generation of entomologists or forensic scientists.
Get Social
Follow the Department of Entomology on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and find other ways to get connected and stay up-to-date with what’s happening in our department, College and at Texas A&M University.
Find Your Community
With more than 1,000 student groups, you are bound to find an organization to help you get connected. Visit Texas A&M’s Maroon Link to see a comprehensive list of current student groups and organizations that celebrate inclusion and support individuals from all backgrounds, encompassing the various characteristics all people in a welcoming academic environment. In the Department of Entomology, we have student organizations that will help achieve your fullest potential and develop you as a professional.
Aggie Forensic and Investigative Sciences Organization (AFIS)
AFIS is a student-run organization and is open to both graduates and undergraduates of Texas A&M University, affiliated with any major. Students learn about forensic and investigative sciences through community service events, meetings, social gatherings, and field trips.
Visit our website: https://maroonlink.tamu.edu/organization/afiso
Aggie Women in Entomology
The Aggie Women in Entomology strives to help women in STEM fields develop strong leadership skills through professional development, etc., and enriching the educational experience.
Visit our website: http://awetamu.weebly.com/
Entomology Graduate Student Organization
To foster the interests of the graduate students of the Department of Entomology, promote and support academic and social activities of interest to graduate students, and serve as liaison between the faculty and staff of the Department of Entomology and other related organizations, and the graduate students.
Visit our website: https://maroonlink.tamu.edu/organization/egso
Entomology Scholars Society
The Department of Entomology Scholars Society is an organization developed to help students expand their skills in leadership and outreach through the enhancement of undergraduate activities and functions.
Scholars provide valuable feedback through their roles as liaisons between faculty, staff, students, and prospective students. Each Scholar participates in undergraduate activities as representatives of the Department as a whole; serving as hosts to prospective students, their parents, and other campus visitors.
Undergraduate Entomology Student Organization
The TAMU Undergraduate Entomology Student Organization (UESO) works to bring Aggies of all majors together to improve people skills and their knowledge about new entomological activities through fundraisers, collecting trips, meetings, and gatherings.
Visit our website: https://aggieueso.wixsite.com/mysite
Dining and Housing
Many students choose to live on campus. There are also plenty of off-campus living options near campus in both Bryan and College Station. To learn more about housing options, the housing application process, visit the Visit the Residence Life page.
Attractions
You can experience more than 1,200 events throughout the year across campus, including touring Broadway shows, concerts, and ceremonies. Check out all of the university’s landmarks and exhibits on the University website.
Campus Resources
Texas A&M has many resources available to students including Counseling Services, Disability Services, Recreational Sports, and the Veteran Resource and Support Center. To learn more about any of these services visit the Division of Student Affairs page.
Receive Support to Help You Succeed
Our award-winning academic advising team is one of the best across Texas A&M University. They want you to succeed and are with you every step of your academic journey through graduation. On top of that, the University offers various resources through the Office of Student Success to ensure that you have the tools you need to excel in and out of the classroom
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Aggie Traditions
Texas A&M University has a rich history of tradition, including Midnight Yell, Muster, the 12th man, Aggie Ring Day, the Corp of Cadets, and more. Visit the Aggie Traditions page to learn more.
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Texas A&M Athletics
As a member of the South Eastern Conference, the level of play is second to none in college athletics. The 12th Man is world-renowned for its passion and support of Texas A&M Athletics. As an undergraduate student, you can purchase a student pass, which gives you access to games.